I have 3 new skellies still tucked in their boxes that I'd love to use somewhere

plus the cutie I found at RG...(show you my treasure in the next post)

stay tuned for more photos....

I still want to find a little 2-3 foot articulated skeleton so I can make this wreath...

I think I need it for my door..

or maybe just a skull and a few bones will do?

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QUESTION FROM A READER:

Would you be able to help me by giving me ideas of colors to paint the exterior of my house? I am a single mom and I started to save money to paint it. When I bought it in 2011 I knew it would need to be painted soon.

Thank you very much.

Ximena Fernandez

Bend, Oregon

Ximena,

I think we need to make a good contrast color statement on this home, because the beige isn't doing a thing for it, right now. Its a little to 'fleshy' looking. I'd go with a grayed down color - or a gray - and provide plenty of contrast with fresh white trim which will brighten and lift your home - especially around the windows - reflecting a little more light inside. Oregon - famous for its overcast and rainy days - needs a little more contrast in color to keep from looking bland. Bring in a black or near black color for accents if you have them - and add a bold bright door. Who can have the blues with a bright colored door? Here are some color suggestions: (I generally recommend Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams - but if you can't find them in your location most hardware stores can color match them.)

Try: Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers

Try: Benjamin Moore - Amherst Gray

Try: Benjamin Moore, Chelsea Gray

In the beige tones - make sure there is a healthy helping of gray so that it doesn't turn fleshy looking, and maintains that calm, soothing, sophistication.

Try: Benjamin Moore, Hampshire Gray

(an olive green/gray)

Benjamin Moore, Bennington Gray

with Benjamin Moore, Hale Navy shutters.

Benjamin Moore, Copley Gray with

Benjamin Moore, Sea Pearl trim

Benjamin Moore, Midnight Oil with

Sherwin Williams, Dover White trim.

Now pick a door color. One that will be cheerful even on a Pacific Northwest gray day!